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Day after extractions

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Wallflower
, 04-10-2009 at 06:18 AM (515 Views)
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I had two extractions yesterday both on my lower (no.5's) to make room for the teeth to straighten.

I've never had any extractions or surgery before so was quite apprehensive about it. I was heavily sedated (not put completely under) and can't remember a thing after the drip was put in my arm and they put sunglasses on me.

Next thing I know I was picked up off the dental chair and sat outside with a pulse monitor on my finger. It was very odd! Also my whole lower mouth was completely numb I felt a bit of a fool whenever I smiled because I didn't know what my lower lip was doing.

Pain
I've had no pain at all and it's been 24 hours since the extractions. I did eat some soup and bread, but then later in the evening made the mistake of attempting to eat pizza and salad. It was just too much! Because I have extraction on either side, I can't chew properly. So I had to cut everything up into tiny pieces and chew with my front teeth. NOT FUN! I gave up because the pizza got cold
I also got a bit of food stuck, but gently rinsed with water to get it out.

Brushing
It's been difficult to get at my back teeth without disturbing the extraction sites, I honestly don't know what to do other than go out and get a mini childrens tooth brush.

They seem to be healing up, although the gums are a little tender this morning. I've only had two take Ibuprofen once last night.


Looking forward to getting my lower ceramics on in 2 weeks time!
Ortho says I won't get my Linguals on until 6 months after that.
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Progress , Oral Surgery

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  1. Sunny's Avatar
    Great that your extractions went so well Wallflower!

    Do be careful brushing for 48 hours after extractions, as you don't want to disturb the blood clots that form at the extraction site. Using a child's size toothbrush is a great idea ... and also great when you're brushing with or without braces, as a small toothbrush with a soft brush, is able to get places a larger brush can't. If a person has a small mouth, a child's size toothbrush is usually the best one for them.

    Gently move some warm salt water around your mouth to soothe and aid healing. Don't suck or push the liquid, as you don't want to disturb the blood clots. After 48 hours, it should be fine to rinse with salt water as you'd usually rinse.

    Here's to your extraction sites healing quickly!
  2. Denise's Avatar
    I am getting two teeth extracted next week. One is a wisdom tooth that has "fallen" lower than the other teeth and is beginning to twist. The other is one on the side that they are pulling to make room for my teeth to remove. I'm glad you aren't feeling pain. I think my surgeon is putting me fully under, but that's something I'll have to discuss with them when I go back next week. I have all my brackets on, and my bottom wire in, and the top wire will go in 7 days after the extraction. I have ceramics on my front upper and lower, and metal on the sides (where it doesn't show so much in a smile, talking, etc). Congrats on beginning your journey as well!
  3. Wallflower's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Sunny

    Gently move some warm salt water around your mouth to soothe and aid healing. Don't suck or push the liquid, as you don't want to disturb the blood clots. After 48 hours, it should be fine to rinse with salt water as you'd usually rinse.

    Here's to your extraction sites healing quickly!
    I've been reading up on extraction aftercare, thanks for the extra tips! I feel like the little leaflet my dentist gave me didn't cover very much. It didn't even say how long I should wait before eating anything! And absolutely nothing about *not* disturbing the blood clots, which I've gathered is super important.
  4. Wallflower's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Denise
    I think my surgeon is putting me fully under, but that's something I'll have to discuss with them when I go back next week.
    Hi Denise, my dentist that did the extraction told me they don't do full anaesthesia unless you're in the hospital - at least that's there case here in London. Otherwise I think I might have gone with that option! However the sedation was probably just as good. I have no recollection of them even asking me to open my mouth, let alone remove two teeth! Good luck!